How do you write gooder?

As part of the Progressive Book Club run by the entertaining, witty and dashingly charming M L Swift (what do you mean it sounds like I'm sucking up just because my post is late?), today I'm reporting back on our latest read:

How to Write Good - John Vorhaus

I'm quite particular about my 'how to' books and complain if they are too vague or self-serving (used as a platform to sell their own products). Although 'How to Write Good' does not contain a lot of structured exercises, it does give good advice.

Especially helpful and motivating for the new writer, this book guides you through the common pitfalls of writing and how to get over them (mostly, by not worrying so much about 'writing good').

I enjoyed much of the humour and actually implemented some of the advice into my writing group activities. The 'gold' I took from this book was to decide what is important to you. Where do you stand on certain issues and how much do you care? That's what you should write about. Write about it loud and proud and often.

This one's worth a go.

DOGNAPPED? TOUR ANNOUNCED!

To celebrate the release of my new kids' novel, Dognapped? A Dog Show Detective Mystery, I'm offering some cool prizes in the upcoming blog tour. You could win a Kindle Fire or Amazon gift card just for participating!

The official release date will be Wednesday May 22. Bloggers can post on that date (Dognapped? will be free for the 22nd and 23rd) or whenever suits their schedule. Any exposure is good and very much appreciated. The competition will run until July 7 and anyone who blog or purchases a copy of Dognapped? (yes, even a free copy) can enter.

Want to take part? If you sign up below, I'll send you a pre-written blog post in html format that you can just paste straight into your blog, or, if you'd prefer to do an interview, review the book (I can send you a free review copy), or have a topic you'd like me to post about, email me at: charmaineclancy@gmail.com. Let the fun begin!

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